Professionals Providing Services
Counselors & Therapists & Providers
Services referenced in this website are offered in Collaboration with Independent Professionals such as: Psychologist whom have a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D); Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Family Therapist or Social Workers; Speech Therapist whom have a Master Degree with a concentration on their field of study, Registered Interns whom are professionals that have completed their education requirements and practice under supervision until licensed by the State.
In addition, we Collaborate and /or Consult with other providers in our community such as: Developmental Pediatricians, Neuro-Psychologists, Psychiatrist, Medical, Nurses, Nutritionist, Occupational Therapist, to refer for additional services or for a Customized Integrated Treatment Planning.
*Services referenced on this website are offered by independent professionals. Some of these independent contractors and their personnel are not employees or agents of ParenTeen Connecting Consulting. The contractors providing such services, and not ParenTeen Connecting Consulting, shall bear all responsibility and liability for any such services.
COllaborative PROVIDERS List
Ivy Álva, MED
Ivy Álva, MEd is an Entrepreneur at heart! She is the CEO / Founder of ParenTeen Connecting Consulting, and recently opened Mommy & Daddy Elite Spa. Parents can now bring their children to therapy or coaching services, while they enjoy some self-care time, or simply connect with their partner in the same location.
Ivy earned a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, and a Masters of Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Some of her training includes: Certification as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model for Teens (TREM-G), Integration of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Play Therapy, Play Therapy and Core Energetics as Tx for Children and Families, Play Therapy Meets Grief, Anxiety Management Techniques for Children and Adolescents, and Bullying and the Impact in Society.
Ivy is passionate about human growth and connection. She specializes in development, infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescent, college students, as well as parent coaching. She is now a retired Psychotherapist that is dedicating her time to serve her clients through her Coaching Programs. In addition, Ivy has served as an Advocate for children and adolescent with special needs including: Gifted, ADHD, ASD (Autism, Asperger's Disorder), and Learning Disabilities.
In a genuine, comfortable and supportive atmosphere, Ivy help clients use their special unique qualities, strengths, and abilities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self. Parents get support and constructed ideas that can strengthen their effectiveness, enhance bonding, and restore their sense of hope in their families. During her free time, Ivy loves to spend time outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Alexis Goolkasian, LMHC
Alexis Goolkasian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Alexis attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida where she earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
She is passionate about helping others recognize their strength, resiliency, and positive qualities. Using a collaborative strength-based approach to counseling, Alexis supports and guides those she works with on their journey towards improving mental health and well-being and embracing their authentic selves with love and compassion. She recognizes every individual’s unique story and tailors the treatment process to incorporate each client’s personal values, experiences, and worldview. Alexis also incorporates a variety of treatment modalities including expressive arts therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based interventions, among others.
Throughout her counseling career, Alexis has worked with the adolescent and teen population in a variety of settings including schools, group homes, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Alexis is passionate about guiding her clients in developing self-esteem and confidence, improving emotional expression and interpersonal communication, and developing the skills to manage stressors and overcome adversity in healthy and productive ways as they journey into adulthood.
Alexis is the proud and loving mother of Nugget, a spunky, long-haired Chihuahua. In her free time, she seizes opportunities to be in the sun and on the water paddle boarding and kayaking. She loves spending time with her family and friends, playing trivia, listening to 90s hip-hop, and creating music of her own, and is passionate about fighting for and helping to create social change.
Juliana S. Bloom, Ph.D.
Juliana S. Bloom, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and pediatric neuropsychologist based in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Bloom currently provides assessment and consultation services. Dr. Bloom received her B.A. summa cum laude from Emory University and her Masters of Education and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia.
She completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she worked with children and adolescents with complex medical and neurological illnesses, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, cancer, and traumatic brain injury, among others.
Dr. Bloom’s areas of clinical interest include dyslexia, ADHD, acquired brain injury and medical illness, medical traumatic stress in patients and families, and pediatric stroke. She is the author of seven peer reviewed journal articles, five invited book chapters, and more than 40 conference presentations. She loves spending her free time with her husband and two children.
